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Savencia Cheese USA Yard Jockey, 1st shift in Lena, Illinois

This position drives a tractor-trailer to move all materials required to and from production plant and warehouses. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm with weekends, overtime, and covering for other shifts as required.

Essential Functions

  • Moves materials from production docks to warehouse docks

  • Checks and maintains fuel and oil levels and reports any malfunctions or maintenance required to supervisor

  • Assists in loading, unloading, pallet sorting or any other jobs as instructed by supervisor

  • Requires flexible maneuverability to operate trucks, tractors, lift trucks and pallet jacks

  • Communicates with Supervisors, Material Handlers, and Fork Lift Operators to assure proper movement of trailers throughout the plant and warehouse

  • Complies with all procedures following an accident

  • Completes all required paperwork as assigned, including the Driver Truck Tracker Trailer Inspection Report and Food Safety Management System

  • Maintains regular, predictable attendance

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • CDL class C license and forklift license

  • 3-6 months of tractor trailer and forklift driving experience

  • Basic mechanical aptitude

  • Ability to effectively communicate (speak, read, write and comprehend) in English

    Desired Skills:

  • Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred

  • 1-3 years tractor trailer and forklift driving experience

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